Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Windsor and Maidenhead 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 82 schools across Windsor and Maidenhead. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Windsor and Maidenhead has 82 primary & secondary schools, of which 13 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 47 rated Good — 73% of primary & secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Marist School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Windsor and Maidenhead follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

82
Total schools
13
Outstanding
16%
Outstanding rate
65%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Marist School
Not applicable
 — 98 View school
🥈 St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥉 Cookham Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Maidenhead Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. The Lawns Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Papplewick School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Upton House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Eton End School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Lowbrook Academy
Primary
 Good 90 View school
11. Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
12. Braywick Court School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
13. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Alwyn Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. King's Court First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Hilltop First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Furze Platt Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Homer First School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Alexander First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Braywood CofE First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Windsor and Maidenhead?
There are 82 primary & secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead, of which 13 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Windsor and Maidenhead?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Windsor and Maidenhead is The Marist School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Windsor and Maidenhead?
Primary and secondary school applications in Windsor and Maidenhead are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Windsor and Maidenhead council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Windsor and Maidenhead?
16% of primary & secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are rated Outstanding and 57% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.